What are Silver Markings and How Do You Read Silver Hallmarks? Have you ever wondered what the tiny words or numbers mean on the jewelry or silver that you own or that has been passed down in your family? The silver that is in your cabinet space that you have been holding onto for years […]
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Sterling silver dinnerware has a prestigious history, and sterling silver flatware is crucial to an antique sterling silver set. Beyond the use at the dinner table, the shape and beauty of sterling silver flatware, they are collectibles that can be very valuable. Typically, sterling silver flatware is passed down from generation to generation in families, […]
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Many Florida homes feature Chinese antique silver pieces for the right reasons. These can indeed be a quaint and ornate addition to any atmosphere. As you can imagine this genre has a rich history, which could help you identify genuine items when you see them. Westerners started travelling to China as tourists for the first […]
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Knowing when you have Gorham Silver – The Gorham Manufacturing Company is one of America’s largest manufacturers of silver-plate and sterling pieces, along with a foundry for bronze sculpture. Gorham got it’s start in 1831 with Jabez Gorham in partnership with Henry Webster. The two founded the silver company in Gorham’s hometown of Providence, Rhode […]
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